For Canara Bank’s Graduate Apprentice engagement for FY 2026–27, the standard age band is 20 to 28 years, with eligibility reckoned as of 1 September 2026. The official notice gives the unrelaxed date-of-birth (DOB) window as 2 September 1998 to 1 September 2006, both dates inclusive. Eligible applicants can register online from 1 October to 17 October 2026. This guide follows Canara Bank’s current notice, checked on 13 October 2026.
Important: Age is only one condition. The bank also specifies when graduation must have been completed, a qualifying score in Class 12 or a diploma, local-language requirements and restrictions on previous apprenticeship or work experience. Check every condition before applying.
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Canara Bank Apprentice Age Limit 2026 at a Glance
| Eligibility point | Official rule for FY 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 20 years |
| Maximum age (standard category) | 28 years |
| Age calculation date | 1 September 2026, inclusive |
| Standard DOB window | 2 September 1998 to 1 September 2006, inclusive |
| Online application window | 1 October to 17 October 2026, inclusive |
| Total training seats | 3,500, provisional |
These dates belong to the FY 2026–27 graduate apprenticeship notice; they should not be reused for a later Canara Bank recruitment or another post. The bank may publish a different eligibility date and DOB range for a future intake.
Canara Bank Apprentice DOB Cutoff 2026
The notification states that eligibility for age and qualification is reckoned on 1 September 2026. For the standard, unrelaxed age rule, the stated DOB window is from 2 September 1998 through 1 September 2006, with both dates included. Use the day, month and year on your accepted proof of date of birth—not only your birth year.
- Born on 2 September 1998: this is the earliest DOB stated in the standard window.
- Born on 1 September 2006: this is the latest DOB stated in the standard window.
- Born before 2 September 1998 or after 1 September 2006: the DOB falls outside the standard window; candidates who may qualify through an upper-age concession should check the relevant relaxation clause and supporting-document requirements.
Do not decide eligibility by subtracting the birth year from 2026. Also do not assume a category concession changes the minimum age: the listed relaxations apply to the upper age limit, subject to the exact terms of the notification.
Canara Bank Apprentice Age Relaxation 2026
Canara Bank provides specified upper-age concessions for eligible applicants. The notice lists the following relaxations:
| Category | Upper-age concession in the notice |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC), Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | Concession up to age 35 for General/EWS, 38 for OBC and 40 for SC/ST |
The bank says the basic maximum age applies to General and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates. OBC candidates must meet the Non-Creamy Layer condition to claim OBC relaxation. Applicants claiming an age concession must produce the required certificates in the prescribed form. The notification also limits how certain concessions may be combined, so do not simply add every possible relaxation together; check the exact clause that applies to your category and circumstances.
Age relaxation does not guarantee selection. All other eligibility requirements, state-wise seat availability, merit and document verification still apply.
Educational Qualification and Graduation Date
Applicants need a degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. The bank also gives a specific graduation passing-date window: candidates must have passed graduation not earlier than 1 January 2023 and not later than 1 September 2026, both dates inclusive.
- A degree alone is not sufficient if the passing date falls outside the specified window.
- Keep the final degree certificate and relevant marksheets available; the notice says candidates must provide supporting education documents.
- Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training with Canara Bank or another organisation, are currently pursuing apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, or had apprenticeship training terminated due to their own fault are not eligible under the stated conditions.
- Candidates with one or more years of job experience after completing the educational qualification are also excluded by the notice.
Class 12 or Diploma Marks and Selection
The notice says a state-wise merit list will be prepared in descending order using the percentage obtained in the Class 12 (HSC/10+2) or diploma examination. The minimum qualifying score is 60%, reduced to 55% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. The bank states that fractional percentages are ignored: for example, 59.99% does not meet a 60% minimum, and 54.99% does not meet a 55% minimum.
When candidates have the same percentage, the notification says age will be used as the tie-breaker, with older candidates ranked higher. Do not confuse these qualifying-examination marks with graduation marks: the notice separately requires a qualifying graduation degree within the stated passing-date window.
Local Language, State Choice and Other Conditions
Candidates can opt for training seats in only one State or Union Territory under this engagement. The notification lists a required local language for each location; for example, Gujarati is listed for Gujarat. Applicants should review the language specified for the state they choose before submitting the form.
Candidates who provide a Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet/certificate showing that they studied the specified local language do not need to take the local-language test. Other candidates are tested at document verification; failing the test means they will not be engaged as an apprentice. Selection is also subject to being declared medically fit under the bank’s requirements.
The 3,500 training seats announced are provisional and may vary according to the bank’s actual requirement. The engagement is an apprenticeship training opportunity, not a promise of a regular bank job.
How to Check Your DOB Before Applying
Use the date of birth recorded on the document accepted by the bank and compare it with the exact cutoff range in the notification. If a concession applies to you, calculate against the applicable upper-age rule and keep the necessary category or other supporting certificates ready. A simple age calculator can help with date arithmetic, but it cannot decide which relaxation applies or replace the official eligibility clauses.
You can use the site’s Age Calculator to calculate completed age on a specified date. Candidates preparing documents for recruitment may also find the guide to date-of-birth proof for government jobs useful. Always follow Canara Bank’s own notice if a calculator result and the notification appear to differ.
Application Dates, Fee and Official Application Route
Canara Bank’s FY 2026–27 online registration window is 1 October to 17 October 2026, both dates inclusive. As checked on 13 October 2026, the advertised closing date is approaching; check the bank’s recruitment page for any official change before submitting.
| Item | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Online application dates | 1–17 October 2026 |
| Application fee / intimation charges | SC/ST/PwBD: no fee; all others: ₹500, including intimation charges |
| Monthly stipend | ₹16,650 in total, subject to the notice terms |
| Pre-application registration | Register on the NATS portal and complete the profile to 100% |
The bank requires applicants to register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal before applying. The NATS profile must be 100% complete, and the generated enrollment ID is required for the Canara Bank application. Submit the application only through the route provided on the bank’s official Recruitment page; the notification says no other application mode will be accepted.
Before final submission, check your spelling and DOB against official documents, confirm your chosen state and local language, verify the graduation passing date, confirm the qualifying Class 12/diploma percentage, and make sure the correct fee is paid where applicable. Save the final application acknowledgement and registration details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Canara Bank Apprentice age limit for 2026?
For the FY 2026–27 Graduate Apprentice engagement, the standard age band is 20 to 28 years as on 1 September 2026. The notification gives the DOB window as 2 September 1998 to 1 September 2006, both dates inclusive.
What is the DOB cutoff for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?
The standard DOB window is 2 September 1998 through 1 September 2006, inclusive. Eligible age concessions can affect the upper-age limit according to the official notification.
How much age relaxation is available?
The notice lists 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC Non-Creamy Layer and 10 years for PwBD candidates. It also specifies special maximum ages for eligible widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried.
What is the last date to apply for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?
The published online registration window closes on 17 October 2026, inclusive. Check Canara Bank’s official Recruitment page for any notice changing this date.
What graduation passing dates are accepted?
Candidates must have passed graduation not earlier than 1 January 2023 and not later than 1 September 2026, both dates inclusive, under the FY 2026–27 notice.
Is there a written exam for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026?
The notice describes a state-wise merit list based on Class 12 or diploma marks, followed by the applicable document verification, local-language requirement and medical fitness check.
Official Sources
- Canara Bank — official Recruitment page
- Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice FY 2026–27 advertisement (PDF)
- National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal
For this FY 2026–27 intake, use the age reference date and the exact DOB range stated in the bank’s advertisement, then check the separate graduation, marks, language, experience and document conditions. This article is an explanatory guide; the official notification and any amendments published by Canara Bank remain the final authority.
